Animal Biology (support And Movement) Flashcards
1
Q
Hard shell of turtle not exoskeleton but adaptation of _
A
Endoskeleton
2
Q
Adults have _ less bones than babies
A
94
3
Q
Bones held together at joints by tough tissue called _
A
Ligaments
4
Q
_ is upper arm bone
A
Humerus
5
Q
_ is hip bone
A
Pelvis
6
Q
Long bones, such as humerus, store _ and produce blood cells
A
Fat
7
Q
Bones made of living cells embedded in a _
A
Matrix of connective tissue
8
Q
Matrix of connective tissue hardened by _
A
Calcium-based minerals
9
Q
Matrix structure makes bones _ but strong
A
Lightweight
10
Q
Cartilage is much lighter than bones and helps keep sharks _
A
Buoyant
